Teacher of Sociology
Ashlyns School
Hertfordshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 5 March 2018
Job overview
We are looking to appoint a talented teacher of Sociology to join our excellent English faculty. Sociology is a very popular subject with large numbers studying the subject A Level. Please read through the attached application booklet to learn more about our school. Staff at Ashlyns School receive excellent training and can benefit from access to a wide variety of school trips, professional well-being support, the school’s children of staff admission rule, free use of commercial on-site gym and childcare vouchers. The successful candidate will be committed to raising achievement and delivering excellent teaching and learning. With great career opportunities and a dynamic environment for learning, we invite applications from newly qualified teachers as well as more experienced colleagues.
We would be delighted to show you around our school. Please contact Jane Gaherty, PA to the Headteacher, to arrange an appointment: 01442 863605. An application pack is attached. Prospective candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as the school reserves the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate. Ashlyns School is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All employees have a responsibility for the safeguarding of children in our school. All postholders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS.
Closing date: 05/03/2018 17:00:00
Interview date: To be confirmed
Ashlyns is a popular and oversubscribed school. We became a full secondary school in September 2013 following the re-organisation of the education provision in Berkhamsted, and now have over 1,200 students. The school has undergone significant refurbishment in recent years with continuing improvements in progress as we prepare to expand to eight forms of entry in September 2017. This is an exciting time to join our school and make your impression as we continue to develop and build on our success.
The school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in September 2014 and is focused on rapid improvement in results with the aspiration to be rated ‘Outstanding’ at our next inspection. We would encourage applicants to read the report, which can be found on the school website (www.ashlyns.herts.sch.uk). Ashlyns is a thriving school with a rich heritage. Originally established to provide for the most vulnerable in society, the school continues to emphasise the traditional values of respect, honesty and hard work. These values, combined with high expectations, innovation and creativity, mean that Ashlyns is a school which encourages and helps students to develop and make the most of their abilities and interests.
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Ashlyns School
Chesham Road
Berkhamsted
Hertfordshire
HP4 3AH
01442 863605
www.ashlyns.herts.sch.uk
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About Ashlyns School
Ashlyns is a popular and oversubscribed school in the historic market town of Berkhamsted.
Headteacher: James Shapland
Set in magnificent grounds, the school blends beautiful listed buildings with modern and exciting developments. It has undergone significant refurbishment in recent years with continuing improvements in progress.
Ashlyns is a popular and oversubscribed school with in excess of 1500 students including a growing and successful Sixth Form. The school was confirmed ‘Good’ by Ofsted in September 2023 with an ‘Outstanding’ Sixth Form provision. View our Ofsted report here.
We are a thriving school with a rich heritage. Originally established for the most vulnerable in society, our focus on helping all students to be the very best versions of themselves is central to all we do. It’s our aim that work and study should be joyful; the staff and students at Ashlyns help to create the atmosphere for this to happen. There is a palpable sense of community, professionalism and a culture of high expectations, all of which are underpinned by ethical leadership.
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